NIU is rolling out the red carpet for royalty.Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, referred to as “princess angel” by her people, of Thailand will receive an honorary doctor of humane letters degree at a ceremony Wednesday. The 9:40 a.m. ceremony, to...

Sep. 11• At 9:47 a.m. June 18, an officer went to Swen Parson Hall for a report of theft. On Wednesday, this case was closed.• At 11:18 a.m. July 2, an officer went to the Chessick Center for a report of theft. On Wednesday, this case was closed.Sep....

William Heinisch, DeKalb Area Rental Association (DARA) president, expects NIU’s 2015 second-year residential requirement to cause the vacancy of 400 to 500 rental units in DeKalb. The residential housing rule will require second-year students to live...

An Illinois bill would allow some people to obtain a medical marijuana card if it is approved by the Illinois Senate and governor. It will allow the purchase and possession of up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana in a two-week period. J. Mitch Pickerill, a political...

Those on campus who are showing exemplary performance throughout the year were recognized during Celebrating Excellence Week, which ended Sunday. Celebrating Excellence highlights the achievements of students, faculty, staff and alumni. The keynote speaker...

Help is on the way for Wi-Fi problems on campus, said Jan Gerenstein, associate director of residential technology. Gerenstein said the current system has its flaws. Matt Parks, Information Technology Services (ITS) director of network services, said...

NIU has many different types of wildlife that one can encounter on campus. It often seems like these geese, squirrels and ducks are a nuisance--especially the two geese I saw last week who swooped out of nowhere and attacked a couple of students. I am...

Making the transition into college life is always a bit confusing. There are things you just can’t expect and have no idea how to prepare for from life in high school. Luckily, making mistakes is a part of life and often the best way we learn. Just...

Every year, universities publish a safety report under the Clery Act. Issuing these reports is a great idea; however, there needs to be some adjustments made in order to be more accurate and effective at giving future and current students safety information....

This month April is sexual assault awareness month and the Women's Resource Center will be having their fourth annual Rock Against Rape event. The Victim Advocacy Services and the Women’s Resource Center will be collaborating with other NIU offices,...